Creating, Sharing and Living the Patchwork Dream

November 01, 2011

Beautiful Bijou Travel Bags

Last week I showed you the gorgeous little bag I made by Natalie Bird. Kyleigh fell in love with it and thought it would be perfect to make some for her Christmas Gifts rather than the traditional paper and card so ta da……. When she showed them during her class on Sunday they were an immediate hit and all the girls were choosing fabric combinations to make some for their family and closest friends. Imagine what little treasures you could hide in there for the ones you love – necklaces, bangles or headbands for little nieces, sewing treasures for stitching friends, chocolates for friends at work and neighbours or even something sparkly that you just have to have….. I know Santa is a very busy man and I am sure that he would appreciate any assistance you can give.

Not only did Kyleigh whip up these two little cutie putties but she also made the lovely top she is wearing in the photo below. Made with the new Dena Design fabric, which just managed to make it out of the box before being whipped into this delightful top – pattern by Serendipity Studios.

But wait there is more (no free knives though) ………Kyleigh also brought in one of her finished Sunday Slipper projects to choose binding. Even though the project was from earlier in the year I still wanted to share it with you so that you can see the sort of projects that are being made by our lovely ladies. Not only did Kyleigh do a lovely job of making her quilt but Majella’s quilting is just perfect. Majella always chooses a pattern that compliments the quilt and the maker.

So this Sunday the Slippers were thrown off so that the girls could finish their Bijou Traveller bag, another pattern from Serendipity Studios. The girls did a fantastic job sewing their bags and I can tell you that there were a few hairy moments towards the end of the day when it was time for zips and tabs – but they all pulled through fantastically and should be extremely proud of their bags.

Cathy made hers from French General while Bronwyn made hers from Fairlyte and Ros (pictured above with Kyleigh) made her Bijou Traveler with fabric from Dena Designs. Izabella had to run away before I could photograph her bag - but it too was gorgeous.

I made a trip to the Brisbane Airport today to collect Sue Ross for her upcoming classes on the weekend. We caught up on the latest news with her family – she is a grandmother again to a little boy called Harry – then the happenings in my home life, which always seem very normal for a household containing teenagers – school, girlfriends, boyfriends, homework and assignments. So if you were out celebrating the Melbourne Cup I hope you had a fantastic day filled with good food, a little champagne, lots of laughter and some good luck.

Have to go – the teenagers are getting restless and if I don’t feed them soon they may have to make their own dinner –

I have finished sewing down the cable on my Auntie Green so will have to share it with you on the next post. An nice sense of achievement - another stage complete.